A Short HIstory of New
York Harbor

Triptych
Ongoing Project

Centuries ago, New York Harbor was a diverse ecosystem full of life. That all changed with the growth of New York City and the Industrial Revolution. Life in the harbor was lost to serious pollution and over-harvesting of marine life. The Clean Water Act of 1972 began to turn things around. Today, restoration efforts and The Billion Oyster Project are creating a future New York Harbor - one that is happy, healthy, and productive.